Lower Similkameen Indian Band issue – to be debated today at RDOS

Proposal to the Similkameen River Watershed Plan (SRWP)

Administrative Recommendation:

THAT the Board enter into Agreement with the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) to provide consultative services and share unique cultural and ecological data for the Similkameen River Watershed Plan, as outlined in the LSIB Work Plan dated June 6, 2013, not to exceed $43,755.00.

History:

A delegation of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) attended the June 6, 2013 Board Meeting with a proposal for involvement in the SRWP.

Alternatives: Reject the proposal

Analysis: Following further discussion on the LSIB proposal at the July 4, 2013 board meeting, the Similkameen Valley Planning Society (SVPS) met with the LSIB July 19, 2013 and determined that the participation of the LSIB is vital to the development of a watershed plan for the Similkameen Valley.

Previously on ODN

“……..There is important work related to building an effective relationship that needs to be started early in this stage in order to be successful. The LSIB has been working and will continue to work on watershed planning for our waters, we hope that we can work together to develop a comprehensive approach to a Similkameen Valley Watershed Plan. ”

Chief Robert Edward